F2A category - Montreal interview pending

[Casey_ 5]

19 minutes ago, Sean_2019 said:

I think Montreal consulate general starts cancelling the immigrant interview. I received a mail `Information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus - Your appointment at the U.S. Consulate will be cancelled` this morning...😭

And some new updates on the website: https://ca.usembassy.gov/mission-canada-change-in-operations-due-to-covid-19/

 

That's terrible. Hopefully they get back to work in 2 weeks and you get your interview then.

 

Would you be able to share the letter with us? If you do, make sure to remove any personal identifying information.

 

Thanks

[Sean_2019 2]

Here is the letter I got. The sender and title looks legit to me...

 

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From: The Visa Information Service donotreply@visa-info.com

Title: Information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus - Your appointment at the U.S. Consulate will be cancelled

 

Dear XX XX XX,

You are receiving this message because you have an appointment at the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal on 03/23/2020 at XX:XX:XX.

As of March 17, the United States Embassy in Canada and its Consulates are reducing routine visa appointments, including those for immigrant and fiancé visas.

At this time, your visa appointment is cancelled.

We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. When appointments are once again available, we will provide instructions on how to obtain one.

If you have an urgent matter, please contact us at Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov.

Thank you for your understanding, and please continue to monitor the information for updated guidance in the coming weeks at the Official Website for U.S. Visa Information and Appointments at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-CA/iv/information/contact_us

Regards,

U.S. Visa Information Support Team
http://canada.usvisa-info.com
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Edited March 18, 2020 by Sean_2019

[Casey_ 5]

8 minutes ago, Sean_2019 said:

Here is the letter I got. The sender and title looks legit to me...

 

 

Thanks for sharing the letter. I was completely unaware of that website. It does seem legit as they have the correct date/time of your interview. Double check with you lawyer, hopefully they know more.

[Casey_ 5]

The embassy and consulates are now closed. This is directly from US Consulate Montreal's twitter page: 

The ENGLISH translation:

In response to the #COVID19, the U.S. Embassy and consulates in Canada suspended routine visa services. routine visa services will resume as soon as possible but it is impossible for us to set a specific date at this time. All the details available at https://bit.ly/2wkADmN 

[Casey_ 5]

14 minutes ago, aaz said:

Honestly I am sick and tired of the American immigration process. It has been 3 full yrs since I started this process. I am just sponsoring  my husband to come here to Canada. I have honestly given up now. 

I understand your frustration. You were only days away from getting your interview when the pandemic hit. I've been waiting 2 years and 9 months for mine.

 

I have heard that they are still processing employment based visas and in many cases they aren't interviewing the candidate. They're just mailing them their acceptance. That will benefit all of us once they reopen the consulate.

 

I was able to fly into the US Tuesday morning to be with my wife. I'll probably only stay for 2 months.

 

Stay strong.

[Vijayg 12]

Hi guys, I am new to this group. My husband also US permanent residence & I live in Canada. We submitted all the documents to NVC in Feb 2020. Is it still possible to do to adjustment of status? 

[rachel6992 17]

Hey group!  Assuming no news as of yet from anyone.  I emailed my attorney to ask a question regarding the 60 day pause but haven't heard back yet.  Was wondering if anyone here might happen to know.

 

Is the 60 day 'hold' in processing affecting the back-end work (meaning they're not working on anything), or would it also apply to scheduling interviews, or both?  Related to interviews, I'm wondering if interviews could theoretically be scheduled now to take place after the 60 day period is over?  Or would they wait for the 60 days to be completed and then start scheduling interviews?  

 

A bit of a technicality I realize, just looking for any glimmer of hope out there...

 

Thanks, hope you're all well and staying safe!

[Aram 0]

1 hour ago, rachel6992 said:

Hey group!  Assuming no news as of yet from anyone.  I emailed my attorney to ask a question regarding the 60 day pause but haven't heard back yet.  Was wondering if anyone here might happen to know.

 

Is the 60 day 'hold' in processing affecting the back-end work (meaning they're not working on anything), or would it also apply to scheduling interviews, or both?  Related to interviews, I'm wondering if interviews could theoretically be scheduled now to take place after the 60 day period is over?  Or would they wait for the 60 days to be completed and then start scheduling interviews?  

 

A bit of a technicality I realize, just looking for any glimmer of hope out there...

 

Thanks, hope you're all well and staying safe!

Hey my friend,

I saw some people from f2a category still getting their petitions approved and also NVC opens file for them. I guess the pause applies for visa issuing stage only. But In reality no movement for anybody from any category so far as visa section of embassies are closed worldwide. Hopefully by end of 60 day everything will be back to normal. 

 

Keep in touch & take care of yourself and around!

[Ontarkie 14,225]

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[Vijayg 12]

We got DQ today.

[Aram 0]

11 hours ago, Vijayg said:

We got DQ today.

Congratulations! Now you should wait until your case to transfer to consulate for interview.

[Vijayg 12]

Thank you!!

[Casey_ 5]

Does anybody have any news? The president's immigration proclamation is set to expire on June 23rd. I can't seem to find any information on when the consulate in Montreal is going to reopen for interviews.

 

Have you heard anything?

[rachel6992 17]

Just spoke with my attorney on Friday actually.  She said that no one has heard anything but that they were fully expecting them to extend the suspension.  Obviously it's a matter of opinion, but I personally haven't seen any indication as to why he wouldn't extend it, especially if he's using the excuse of the unemployment rate to justify it.  Also it doesn't look like there's been enough outrage over the suspension that would pressure them to reconsider.  Perhaps I'm just beaten down by the process now and have become a Debbie Downer LOL

 

We've been at this 5 years now and about ready to cut our losses and just stay in Canada; it almost doesn't seem worth it anymore. 

 

Regardless if I hear anything or my attorney gives an update, I will definitely keep you all posted!  I'd be curious to know if anyone else has heard anything as well.

 

Best of luck to all of you.  I hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

[Vijayg 12]

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